Precise Timing Enabled Pig-to-rat Transplants To Cure Diabetes
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have learned that a temporal "window of opportunity" was critical to their earlier successes in treating diabetic rats with embryonic pig tissues. In those experiments, published in 2004, researchers were surprised to find that they didn't have to give anti-rejection drugs to diabetic rats treated with embryonic pig cell...Recombinant DNA technology may enable oral, rather than injectable, delivery of protein drugs
Transferrin, a plasma protein found in blood, can be fused with large, protein-based drugs such as granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) to create a new oral compound that is capable of surviving the journey through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and then able to cross over into the bloodstream to be used by the body, according to research from the University of Southern California Schoo...Modification of program enables prediction of gene transcription
A modification to an "ace" gene prediction program by computer scientists at Washington University in St. Louis now enables scientists to predict the very beginnings of gene transcription start sites and where the first splice occurs thereby defining the first exon of the gene. The modification to the gene prediction software TWINSCAN is called N-SCAN. Michael Brent, Ph.D. professor of com...World-first technology enables study of ancient bacteria
Experts at Cardiff University, UK, have designed world-first technology to investigate sustainable energy sources from the ocean bed by isolating ancient high-pressure bacteria from deep sediments. Scientists and engineers at Cardiff University are investigating bacteria from deep sediments which despite high pressures (greater than 1,000 atmospheres), gradually increasing temperatures (fr...'License to kill' enables powerful immune attack cells in mice
Scientists have discovered that a group of important immune system cells has a surprising resemblance to cinematic British superspy James Bond: the cells receive a "license" that allows them to unleash their most potent attacks on enemies. This licensing process apparently helps reduce the chances that the cells will erroneously direct their firepower at the body's own tissues, according t...Diamond Film May Enable Critical New Sensors For Bioterror
MADISON - In this time of the chronic threat of terrorism and the possibility of war with an adversary who may be armed with biological weapons, high on the wish list of security agencies and battlefield commanders is a quick and easy way to detect the presence of dangerous biological agents. Now, with the help of a novel diamond film developed by chemists at the University of Wisconsin-...University Consortium Enables Transformation and Survival for Wisconsin Businesses
Madison, WI - Todays business climate is not for the faint of heart. Global competition and offshore manufacturing are striking a blow to Wisconsins economy, and this, combined with rising unemployment, the need to retrain workers, and a huge budget deficit is forcing Wisconsins business leaders to look for new ways to survive and grow. If youre in business, youd better start thinking a...Internet-enabled niche markets take center stage
An entire conference, , is centered on what some are calling a seismic shift toward niche...Morgridge gift enables phase one of Institute for Discovery
The gift was matched by $50 million from the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and the State Building Commission has approved $50 million from the state as well, officials announced on Monday....New nanotech approach could enable fast anthrax detection
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For the first time in India fish sales is maximum. Seafoods like fish meat along with mussels, lobster, white pomfret, sole, salmon, cod, red snapper// and kingfish was a preferred health option between Indians and foreigners on a time. Delicious sea and river fish are unloaded in the van by 3’o clock in the afternoon in the INA market of New Delhi A fishmonger...Poor Andhra Women Enable Bypass Surgery Paying 50 Paise Each
Tens of thousands of poor Andhra women have financed the bypass surgery of a fisherwoman costing Rs 60,000 by contributing 50 paise each.// Thanks to their efforts, B. Hemavati, 35, wife of a fisherman and a mother of two, will undergo a life saving operation at the Tirupati-based Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) very soon. Hemavati, a farm worker in Wes...Recanalization enables Tsunami mourners to parent again
Four women who lost their children in the tsunami last year are eagerly expecting their babies after a medical surgery that enabled them to conceive again.// Despite having undergone sterilisation earlier, these women in this coastal district of Tamil Nadu in southern India will now be able to have children once again after the successful performance of the surgery called recanalizati...Small Biosensor To Enable Cancer Detection
A small hand-held biosensor is being developed by scientists to enable the easy detection of cancer. Early diagnosis and effective monitoring are two factors which are called for// where cancer is concerned. The University of Newcastle’s researchers led by Professor Calum McNeil are engaged in developing the device. This will identify cancer markers - proteins or other molecules produced...New Technique Enables Better Nursing Of Robin Sequence Infants
A considerable improvement in the oral feeding habits of infants with breathing problems was observed in less than 11 days following institution of feeding facilitating techniques. // The only option for such infant’s had been the use of a feeding tube. Prolonged use of this was however was associated with an increased risk for development of gastroesophageal reflux. With the introducti...Optifacts O2 Web-Enabled Laboratory Software
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